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Contents
Chapter 1
Getting Started .............................................. 1
System Overview ................................... 1
Chapter 2
Interfaces Overview....................................... 3
Interface Devices ................................... 3
System Remote Control.................... 3
On-Screen Navigator ........................ 4
Touch Screens.................................. 4
LCD Keypad ..................................... 5
2-, 3-, and 6-Button Keypads............ 5
4Sight Services—Web Navigator ..... 5
On-Screen Navigator Basics ................. 6
Touch Screen Basics ............................. 7
Main Menu Access ........................... 7
Shortcut Buttons and Programmable
Buttons.............................................. 8
LCD Keypad Basics ............................... 9
About the LCD Keypad ..................... 9
System Remote Control Basics ........... 10
About System Remote Control
RCZ-SRC2-B .................................. 10
Remote Control Modes................... 11
Remote Control Features ............... 11
Set Preferences for Remote's LCD 13
View Part Number or MAC Address13
Install and Maintain Batteries.......... 14
Internet Services Basics ...................... 15
Chapter 3
System Activities ......................................... 17
Setting Up Your my.control4.com
Account................................................ 17
Registering Your Controller ................. 17
Playing the Radio................................. 18
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About the Radio Options................. 19
Play a Station.................................. 19
Control a Tuner............................... 19
Playing Music....................................... 21
About the Music Options................. 21
Now Playing Display ....................... 32
Now Playing Dashboard ................. 32
Play Music (Create a Now Playing
Queue)............................................ 33
Edit the Now Playing Queue........... 36
Save the Now Playing Queue as a
Control4 Playlist.............................. 38
Play a Saved Playlist ...................... 40
Play a CD Stored in a Changer ...... 41
Play a CD Loaded in a CD Player .. 42
Add a CD to the CD Catalog
using a CD Changer ....................... 42
Edit a Digital Playlist ....................... 43
Play Music from an iPod ................. 43
Use Zones ...................................... 44
Listen to Music from Rhapsody ...... 45
Watching TV ........................................ 71
Change Channels ........................... 72
Use a Video Wall (10.5" Touch
Screens Only) ................................. 73
Playing a Movie ................................... 74
Play a Video Stored in a Changer .. 74
Play a Video Loaded in a Standard
DVD Player or VCR ........................ 75
Edit DVD Information ..................... 75
Add a DVD to the DVD Catalog...... 75
Controlling Comfort .............................. 76
Control Ceiling Fans, Blinds, and
Fireplaces ....................................... 76
Control Wireless Thermostat .......... 77
Program the Thermostat................. 79
Changing Locations ............................. 82
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Controlling Lighting .............................. 83
Access the Lighting Options ........... 83
Control Your Lights ......................... 83
Create a Lighting Scene ................. 83
Activate a Lighting Scene ............... 84
Monitoring the House Security............. 85
View Contact Switches or Relay..... 85
Arm or Disarm Security Panels....... 85
Use Security Cameras.................... 86
Adjusting Pool Settings ........................ 86
Pool Control Basics ........................ 86
Adding or Hiding Relays ................. 87
Changing System Information ............. 87
Access the Info Screen................... 87
Connect to a Director...................... 89
View or Change Network Settings .. 89
Allow Your Dealer to Remotely
Access Your System....................... 91
Set Screen Saver Options .............. 91
Set Default Location ....................... 91
Enable or Disable Viewing Options 92
Using Control4 Internet Services ......... 93
Access Web Navigator ................... 93
View Entire System at a Glance ..... 94
View or Change Lighting................. 94
Check or Change Security Settings 95
View or Change Thermostat ........... 96
View Sensors or Motors.................. 97
Setting Up a Custom Screen Saver ..... 98
Setting Up a Wakeup Scene................ 99
Using Additional Custom Options ...... 100
Announcement Agents ................. 100
Customizeable Buttons................. 100
Chapter 4
Frequently Asked Questions ..................... 101
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CHAPTER
1
Getting Started
Welcome to your Control4 home! Life just got much easier. We hope
that you are excited to learn how to use your new system. We designed
the system to be as easy to use as possible, so this won’t take long. We
don’t want this manual to bore you, but we do want to give you all the
information you need to have the best experience possible with your
new system.
This manual guides you through the most important aspects of your
system. It quickly introduces you to the different features and explains
how to use the different interfaces (which include in-wall, table-top, and
hand-held remote controls). After that, you are welcome to throw this
guide away or hold on to it (in case you want to look up a specific topic
in the future). If you lose this manual, you can always get a copy of it
on our Web site at www.control4.com/products/documentation.
If you have any questions, please contact your certified Control4
dealer.
Enjoy!
The Control4 Team
System Overview
Let’s get started. First, it helps to understand some basics about your
Control4 system.
1.
Control4 is a room-based control system. The
interfaces are set to control one room at a time (unless you
choose to control several rooms as a group). So, while
most interfaces are already set to their installed room, it
doesn’t hurt to remember that if nothing happens when you
try to turn off the lights or turn on the music, your interface
may be set to a different room in the house. (That’s when
you hear the yelling from another room.) All interfaces
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show the currently selected room, so you can easily check
which room you are working with.
2.
Control4 interfaces manage up to eight sub-systems
per room. Depending on your setup, the menu options
may differ from room to room, with unavailable options
dimmed. For instance, if you’re in a room with no music
available, the music icon will be dimmed out. Here’s a
breakdown on everything you can do with a Control4
system:
Radio—Browse available radio stations, including AM,
FM, XM, satellite, and cable stations.
Music—Browse digital music integrated into your Control4
system by artist, genre, playlist, or album cover art.
Additional music sources such as iPorts or CD
players are incorporated into the Music sub-menu if
they are present in your system.
TV—Browse available TV channels (UHF/VHF, cable, or
satellite).
Videos—Browse available videos in your DVD changer or
select a video source (DVD player, VCR, etc.) to
control.
Comfort—Adjust the temperature in your home and
control ceiling fans, blinds, fireplaces, and other
home settings. Also includes access to your Control4
wakeup scene to set an alarm clock for any room in
your home.
Lights—Control the lights in your current room and access
all lighting scenes in your home.
House—Switch between rooms and access securityrelated devices in your home.
Info—Display system information such as network status,
screensavers, and other options.
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CHAPTER
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Interfaces Overview
A user interface is any Control4 device that you use to control your
installed systems, such as a remote or a touch screen. Below is a
breakdown of all of the interface devices you may have in your Control4
system:
Interface Devices
System Remote Control
The Control4 System Remote Control, the standard control
device for most Control4 systems, works like a universal
remote on steroids. From one remote, you can control your
home theater equipment, your lights, your music, your room
temperature, and any other installed sub-system. You can
also use it to browse sub-system menus on a television or
monitor screen (on-screen navigator) or in its display window
(LCD navigator).
NOTE: The information in this guide pertains to the
V2 Remote Control. For information on using any
other Control4 remote control, refer to your remote control
manual.
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On-Screen Navigator
The Control4 On-Screen
Navigator, accessed with the
Control4 System Remote,
uses a graphical sub-system
menu that you can see on a
connected TV or monitor.
Through the navigator, you
can access every aspect of
your Control4 system—from
music and movies to lighting
and temperature control.
Touch Screens
Control4 Touch Screens come in a variety of shapes and sizes and
most can be installed in the wall or sit on your desktop. Every Control4
Touch Screen can control your entire Control4 system.
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LCD Keypad
The Control4 LCD Keypad offers an
affordable way to add complete control to
any room in your house. Instead of a touch
screen, simple buttons and a scroll wheel
help you navigate through the sub-system
menus. This interface can also control all
devices connected to your Control4
system.
2-, 3-, and 6-Button Keypads
Control4 keypads include customizable
buttons that can be programmed for any
custom scenario. Most Control4 customers
use them to control different lighting scenes in
their home (such as turning off all of the
downstairs lights), or playing a certain playlist
in their room.
4Sight Services—Web Navigator
Forgot to turn off the lights before heading to work? 4Sight Internet
Services give you the ability to monitor and control your home from any
Web browser in the world.
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On-Screen Navigator Basics
Ready to get started? The on-screen navigator works via any TV
you’ve connected to the Control4 systems. Press the
button on the
system remote to open your on-screen navigator menu, which gives
you access to your installed sub-systems. Now you can start exploring
your sub-systems, starting with the main menu.
From the main menu, access controls for any sub-system (Radio,
Music, TV, Videos, Comfort, or Lights) or view house status or system
Information.
For example, tired of Barry Manilow? Using the system remote’s arrow
keys, move to the music sub-system and press the control’s Select
button.
Now you can see your Music sub-system’s option bar. But wait. We’re
not done. If you see an arrow in the upper right corner of an option bar,
that means you have more options. The arrow keys also help you
navigate through a sub-system’s additional options.
NOTE: You can always press the
button to get back to the
main menu. In case you get stuck, you can always find your
way home.
NOTE: Cancel will take you back to the previous menu.
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Touch Screen Basics
Control4 Touch Screens come in different shapes and size, but each
features a similar menu, making it easy to use multiple touch screens.
The Control4 10.5” Touch Screen, 7” Touch Screen, and Mini Touch
Screen provide menu options that are nearly identical to the Control4
On-Screen Navigator options. However, these devices differ slightly in
the way the pages are laid out.
Main Menu Access
1.
Tap the screen or hold and
release the power button (10.5”
wireless model only).
2.
If a screen other than the main
menu is displayed, press the main menu icon.
Volume Control: Adjust the volume.
Lighting Control: Access light controls and lighting scenes.
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Shortcut Buttons and Programmable Buttons
The 7” touch screen also has four buttons (just below the screen) that
can be custom programmed by your installer. If your installer has
programmed the buttons, write their functions on the list below.
NOTE: You can always find the custom buttons programmed
into your system under the House menu on any Control4
interface.
Custom Buttons Programmed by Installer:
A: ______________________________________
B: ______________________________________
C: ______________________________________
D: ______________________________________
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LCD Keypad Basics
The LCD keypad uses a combination of hard button presses
and the scroll wheel to navigate the sub-systems.
About the LCD Keypad
1.
Selection Buttons: Selects
the corresponding option on
the screen.
2.
Selection Dial: Scrolls
through menus, acts as a
selection button, and sets
room volume.
3.
Shortcut Button: Programmable, choose a specific action
like turning off the lights, starting a playlist, or arming the
Security sub-system.
NOTE: If you have a problem viewing a screen or if the screen
displays "connecting..." or “no location,” contact your Control4
dealer or visit my.Control4.com for troubleshooting options.
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System Remote Control Basics
Now, instead of hunting for five different remotes, you can rely on the
Control4 System Remote Control to manage your home. Besides
replacing multiple audio-video remotes, this device controls all
supported sub-systems, including lights, music, and temperature.
About System Remote Control RCZ-SRC2-B
System Remote Control Model #RCZSRC2-B can be divided into these sections:
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1.
LCD screen and button and Off
button
2.
Contol4 button and sub-system
buttons
3.
navigation buttons
4.
device control buttons
5.
keypad
Once the system setup is complete, the
remote control responds to each buttonpress in a different way—depending on:
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3
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mode of remote control
current location
devices available in the current
location
when the button is pressed
if the button has been programmed
for a custom function
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Remote Control Modes
The remote control modes are
On-Screen Navigator mode: Press the
button to turn on
the TV interface and bring up the navigator menu.
LCD Navigator mode: Use the system remote’s LCD window
to manage your installed Control4 sub-systems by pressing the
LCD button, which displays a menu in the LCD.
Device-Control mode: Press the device-specific button to
control things like your DVD player or TV.
Remote Control Features
Below are explanations of some of the remote control features.
LCD (liquid crystal display)—Provides information related to
system activity.
LCD button—Changes the remote mode to LCD Navigator
mode, displaying the menu in the LCD.
Off button—Turns off all A/V devices in the current room (TV,
DVD players, etc.).
button—Puts the remote in on-screen mode and displays
the on-screen menu for the current location.
Sub-System Buttons as Shortcuts
From either the on-screen or LCD navigator mode you can
use the Radio, Music, TV, or Videos button to access these
options.
One-Touch Action: If the devices in the current room
are off or the remote is being used in Device-Control
mode, the Radio, Music, TV, and Videos buttons
function as Quick Access buttons.
First button press: Turns on the last source used for
that sub-system. For example, you may press the
Videos button once to turn on the DVD player.
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Subsequent button presses, prior to LCD time-out,
toggle through additional sources displayed in the
LCD and turns them on. For example, you may press
the Videos button again to toggle to the VCR and turn
it on.
Programmable Buttons
The following buttons can be custom programmed by your
installer:
Sub-System Buttons Programmed by Installer:
A: ______________________________________
B: ______________________________________
C: ______________________________________
D: ______________________________________
Keypad
* ______________________________________
# ______________________________________
If the devices in the current room are off, pressing one of
these buttons will run the custom program assigned to that
button.
NOTE: You can always find the custom buttons programmed
into your system under the House menu on any Control4
interface.
If none of your buttons are programmed, you’ll only wake
up the LCD and display the name of the current room.
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Set Preferences for Remote's LCD
1.
Press the LCD button.
2.
Select Info > Config to set LCD display preferences or view
the battery level:
Set Brightness: Use the arrows to move slider bar to
brighten or dim display.
Set Contrast: Use the arrows to move slider bar to
increase or decrease contrast.
Set LCD Backlight: Use the arrows to choose a
Backlight option:
On (comes on with every button-press)
Off (never comes on)
LCD Navigator Only (only comes on when the
remote control's LCD menu is used)
View current battery level: Battery level is displayed.
View Part Number or MAC Address
To view the remote control part number and MAC address:
1.
Choose Info > About to view the remote control part
number and MAC address.
2.
Press Cancel to exit the LCD navigator.
NOTE: You can access the preferences view on any Control4
interface to adjust brightness, screensavers, backlight options,
etc.
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Install and Maintain Batteries
Use and Care Tips
AAA
+
-
AAA
-
Install the four AAA batteries (included with the
product) into the back of the device. Ensure that you
insert them into the remote control according to the
diagram provided in the battery compartment (with the
+ and - terminals aligned correctly).
+
-
Install Batteries
Remove batteries from the remote control if it is not
expected to be in use for several months.
AAA
AAA
Extreme temperatures reduce battery performance.
Avoid putting the remote control in very warm places.
+
+
Keep battery contacts and compartment clean.
Replacement Safety Rules
CAUTION! To prevent battery shorting, leakage or
rupture:
Use typical AAA Alkaline batteries only in the remote
control.
Do not mix battery types, such as Alkaline and
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
Do not attempt to recharge a battery unless the battery is
specifically marked “rechargeable.”
Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
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Internet Services Basics
Control4 offers two levels of Internet services:
my.Control4.com: a free service provided upon system
registration at my.control4.com. Registering at
my.Control4.com:
enables access to Control4’s online media configuration
services for media identification and TV/radio channel
configuration
enables access to Rhapsody, a subscription-based online
music service
allows your dealer to remotely access your system for
configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting through a
service connection
4Sight: a subscription-based service with an annual renewal
fee. See your dealer for details. A 4Sight subscription:
enables Web Navigator
enables the email agent
For information on setting up your my.control4.com account, see
“Setting Up Your my.control4.com Account” on page 17.
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CHAPTER
3
System Activities
In this chapter, you’ll learn about some typical system activities.
NOTE: To use all media services, including Rhapsody, you
need to register your free my.control4.com account.
Setting Up Your my.control4.com Account
A my.control4.com account is required to use media services. To set up
your free my.Control4.com account:
1.
Visit http://my.Control4.com.
2.
Choose Create Account.
3.
Fill out the registration according to the instructions on the
page.
4.
Select Submit Registration to create your account.
Registering Your Controller
Immediately after you have set up your my.Control4.com account, you
will be asked if you would like to complete your registration by
registering your controller. To do this:
1.
Select Yes.
2.
From your navigator, choose Info.
3.
Select Remote Access.
4.
Select the text box in Enter Code.
5.
A keyboard pops up. Enter your code.
6.
When you are finished, select Done.
7.
Choose Activate.
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Or you can register your controller at any time by logging into your
my.control4.com account and selecting My Account > Controller
Registration.
Once you have set up remote access, you can enter your username
and password to securely log in to your home from any internet
connection in the world through the Web Navigator interface. This
allows you to monitor and control the lights, change the temperature so
the house is warm when you get home, or check to see if any doors or
windows were accidentally left open. See “Using Control4 Internet
Services” on page 93 for more information.
Playing the Radio
Use any Control4 interface to choose Radio and access your radio
options.
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About the Radio Options
The Radio options provide access to a Stations screen and any radio
device you have added to this location in the system, such as a receiver
or tuner.
NOTE: For quick access to volume controls, use the Volume
Quick-Control button.
Stations Screen—Displays all available radio stations on your system.
Tuners and Other Radio Devices—Displays controls for AM, FM,
XM, satellite, cable, or radio broadcast.
Play a Station
1.
On the Radio screen, select Stations (usually selected by
default).
2.
View the list of available radio stations for the selected
tuner (such as XM, FM, or AM).
3.
Change tuners (XM, FM, or AM) or scroll through the list as
needed.
4.
Select a station to turn on the broadcast.
Control a Tuner
NOTE: Control options for your radio system will depend on
what your device supports and may also display an
intermediary device, like a receiver.
On-Screen Navigator
From the Radio screen, choose a tuner device button.
After selecting the tuner, you will be returned to the main
screen on your on-screen navigator (the selected tuner
displays in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen).
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Control the tuner using the device control buttons on the
remote control.
If you have a list of favorite channels loaded, you can
select one of these channels by choosing Radio >
Channels and picking a channel.
Touch Screens
From the Radio screen, choose a tuner device button,
which, depending on what your tuner supports, may
include:
Scan all stations, tune up and down, or choose a
specific station.
Control volume.
System Remote Control
Under Radio > Stations, select a station (highlight and
press Select) if you have a favorites list loaded.
Or enter the number of a station, or use preprogrammed
buttons to select a favorite station.
LCD Keypad
Highlight a radio selection and press the Select Dial. When
you select a device, controls are displayed on the screen.
For screens such as the Stations option, scroll up or down
to highlight your choice and press the Select Dial.
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Playing Music
Play either saved digital music or music from your online Rhapsody
account using your Control4 system.
NOTE: To use Rhapsody, you must add an account using your
touch screen or on-screen navigator. For Rhapsody-specific
instructions, see the tasks beginning on pg. 46.
About the Music Options
On the main Music menu, you will see your music sources and zones
displayed across the top of the screen. Following are the default
settings:
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On-Screen Navigator and Touch
Screen
Digital Music (default): Displays
main music options.
My Library: Your saved
artists, albums, genres,
channels (Rhapsody only),
and playlists
Rhapsody: Access to
millions of tracks in
Rhapsody’s online music
database through your
Rhapsody account (if you do
not have an account, you can
sign up for a free trial)
Queue: The music queue for
Now Playing
Settings: Configuration
settings for digital music
Zones: Displays currently active
zones with a list of rooms in each
session. Allows you to add or
remove rooms from zones and
control volume for an entire zone
or an individual room.
Now Playing Display: Shows
current track, artists, and album,
which you can select for more
information.
Now Playing Dashboard
(bottom of screen): Shows
current track, displays skip
forward, skip back, play, pause,
and clear buttons. Selecting
playback controls will bring up the
Now Playing Queue.
LCD Keypad and Remote Control
Rhapsody: Access to millions of
tracks in Rhapsody’s online
music database through your
Rhapsody account (if you do not
have an account, you can sign up
for a free trial.)
My Library: Your saved artists,
albums, genres, channels
(Rhapsody only), and playlists
Browse CDs: CDs in CD players
or CD/DVD changers in your
system
Now Playing: The music queue
for Now Playing
Playlists: Your saved playlists
Zones: Displays currently active
zones with a list of rooms in each
session. Allows you to add or
remove rooms from zones and
control volume for an entire zone
or an individual room.
Settings: Configuration settings
for digital music
Digital Audio: Displays controls
for your digital music
NOTE: If your system includes CD players or CD/DVD
changers, these will also be displayed as sources in this area.
NOTE: Selecting the Control4 icon
returns you to the
Now Playing view (the main Digital Music screen).
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Digital Music: My Library
My Library contains both your Rhapsody library and your saved
digital music. My Library contains the following menus:
On-Screen Navigator and
Touch Screen
My Artists: A list of all the
artists in your saved music
My Albums: A list of all your
saved albums
My Genres: A list of all the
genres of your saved
albums
My Channels: Your saved
channels
My Playlists: Your saved
playlists (digital music or
Rhapsody)
LCD Keypad and Remote
Control
My Rhapsody Library: Your
saved Rhapsody music
(Rhapsody only)
Albums: A list of all your
saved albums
Artists: A list of all the artists
in your saved music
Albums By Genre: A list of
all the genres of your saved
albums
Artists By Genre: A list of all
the genres of your saved
artists
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NOTE: The Control4
icon indicates digital music files that
are saved in your library. The
Rhapsody icon indicates
Rhapsody files that are accessible through your library.
Digital Music: Rhapsody
Rhapsody is a subscription-based music service that gives you
unlimited access to a catalog of millions of full-length, CDquality tracks. You can listen to whatever you want, whenever
you want, in any room of your house through your Control4
system.
To browse Rhapsody, choose from the following menu options:
On-Screen Navigator and
Touch Screen
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LCD Keypad and Remote
Control
Search
Rhapsody Recommends
Music Guide
Music Guide
Channel Guide
Channel Guide
Playlist Central
Playlist Central
My Account
My Account
NOTE: You can also select a song from Rhapsody
Recommends (displayed next to the menu), a list of
recommended music from Rhapsody based on your listening
history.
NOTE: To return to the main Rhapsody menu from a
Rhapsody submenu, select the Rhapsody icon
the Digital Music and Zones icons.
beneath
Search
View search history or select from the following search
options:
Artist
Keyword
Track
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Album
Composer
NOTE: Search is available through on-screen navigators and
touch screens only.
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Music Guide
Select from the following menus:
On-Screen Navigator and
Touch Screen
Charts: View Top Artists.
Play Top Albums and Top
Tracks.
Genres: Select a genre to
view available music within
the genre. (After you select
a genre, you can sort the
available music in a variety
of ways, including by
subgenre.)
New Releases: Play New
Releases or add them to
your library.
Just Added: Play or add
recently added music.
Exclusives: Play exclusives
or add them to your library.
Staff Picks: Play staff picks
or add them to your library.
LCD Keypad and Remote
Control
Top Artists
Top Albums
Top Tracks
Genres (After you select a
genre, you can sort the
available music in a variety
of ways, including by
subgenre.)
New Releases
Just Added
Exclusives
Staff Picks
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Channel Guide
Find Rhapsody channels using the Channel Guide.
Top Channels: Play top channels.
All Channels: Play or add any of the available
Rhapsody channels to your library.
Genres: Select a channel by genre.
Playlist Central
View available Rhapsody playlists.
Top Playlists: Play Top Playlists.
Recent Playlists: Play or add Recent Playlists
(playlists recently added by Rhapsody or by other
users).
Genres: Select a genre to play or add playlists.
Dynamic Playlists: Play or add Dynamic Playlists
(playlists generated for you based on your listening
history) to your library.
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Featured Playlists: Play or add Featured Playlists.
Select a playlist from the following categories (for
on-screen navigators or touch screens, use the dropdown menu; the order of options is reversed for LCD
keypad and remote control):
Label Spotlights
Single Artist Mixes
Decade Mixes
Theme/Holiday Mixes
Celebrity Picks
Genre Mixes
Digital Music: Queue/Now Playing
Under Queue, choose from the following options:
Shuffle: Select the Shuffle option to shuffle the Now
Playing list randomly each time you start the music. (This
setting is persistent, meaning that the next time you start
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up different music, it will still be in shuffle mode until you
turn it off).
Repeat: The Now Playing list will continue to play and
repeat until you either clear the playlist or stop the
playback. When Repeat and Shuffle are both selected,
then the playlist will play every song in the list before
shuffling the list and repeating any song in the list. Repeat
and Shuffle activated together will also continue to play
music until you clear the playlist or stop playback.
Clear: Clear the Now Playing queue and stop music.
Save as Playlist: Save the queue as a playlist.
Edit list: Press this button to edit the Now Playing queue.
You can reorder the tracks or select and remove individual
tracks from the playlist.
NOTE: To edit a playlist on an LCD keypad or remote control,
select a song and then choose Play Now or Remove from
Queue.
Browse/Browse Library (LCD keypad or remote control
only): Use shortcut to Browse/Browse Library view to add
items to the Now Playing queue.
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Digital Music: Settings
Settings allows you to choose what happens when you select
the play button. Choose from the following behaviors: Play now,
Add to Queue, and Ask me.
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Now Playing Display
Select the artist or album to view more information.
Now Playing Dashboard
Selecting an artist, album, or track from your library creates a Now
Playing queue. Selecting more music will add it to the queue. You can
save your queue as a playlist at any time using any Control4 interface.
The Now Playing Dashboard display at the bottom of on-screen
navigators and touch screens. The Controls have the following four
options:
Play/pause
Skip forward
Skip back
Stop (clears queue)
NOTE: Selecting the Now Playing Controls section takes you
to the a view of the Now Playing queue.
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NOTE: You can use the system remote
transport controls to control the music currently
playing in a room.
Play Music (Create a Now Playing Queue)
Playing a digital album or track automatically creates a Now Playing
queue. Selecting more items in the My Library list adds to the queue.
To create a queue, follow the steps indicated for your navigator of
choice.
On-Screen Navigator and Touch Screen
1.
From the Main menu, choose Music > Digital Music. Then
select My Library
2.
Choose one of the options below and browse to a list of
albums, channels, or playlists:
My Artists (default selection):
My Albums
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My Genres
My Channels (Rhapsody only)
My Playlists
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3.
Select Play to play an album, channel, or playlist.
4.
From the pop-up screen that appears, select Play Now to
immediately play your selection, Append to Queue to add
your selection to the queue, or Cancel.
NOTE: You can change the behavior of Play to always play
now or always append music to the queue by changing the
default selection under Settings. See “Digital Music: Settings”.
5.
Or select an artist or album to select individual tracks to
play.
LCD Keypad and Remote Control
1.
From the Main menu, choose Music. Then select My
Library.
2.
Choose one of the options below and browse to a list of
albums, channels, or playlists:
My Rhapsody Library
Albums
Artists
Albums by Genre
Artists by Genre
3.
Select Play to play an album, channel, or playlist.
4.
Select Play Now to immediately play your selection,
Append to Queue to add your selection to the queue, or
Cancel.
NOTE: You can change the behavior of Play to always play
now or always append music to the queue by changing the
default selection under Settings. See “Digital Music: Settings”.
5.
Or select an artist or album to select individual tracks to
play.
NOTE: The LCD keypad and the remote control show a music
note next to the currently playing song.
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Edit the Now Playing Queue
You may want to edit the current queue to change the order of tracks
played or to remove individual tracks from the queue.
On-Screen Navigator andTouch Screen
1.
From a touch screen or on-screen navigator:
From the Main menu, choose Music > Digital Music >
Queue.
2.
Select Edit List. . . and use the following screen options to
modify the list. [update the list below for the other devices]
Select the up
or down arrow
to change a
track’s order in the queue.
Choose the delete button
the queue
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to remove a track from
3.
Select Save Changes to save your changes to the list and
exit, or choose Cancel to reject your changes and return to
the previous screen.
LCD Keypad and Remote Control
1.
Choose Music > Now Playing > Queue.
2.
Select a song in the queue. Choose Play Now or Remove
from Queue.
3.
Select Save Changes to save your changes to the list and
exit, or choose Cancel to reject your changes and return to
the previous screen.
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Save the Now Playing Queue as a Control4 Playlist
Control4 playlists save all tracks currently in the playlist (both locally
stored and Rhapsody tracks). Control4 playlists are only accessible on
your Control4 home network.
NOTE: For touch screen or on-screen navigator only.
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1.
From the main Music menu, select Queue.
2.
Choose Save as Playlist. . .
3.
Select Control4 Playlist.
4.
Name your playlist.
5.
Select Done.
6.
The playlist is saved and can be accessed by going to
Music > Digital Music > My Library > My Playlists.
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Play a Saved Playlist
On-Screen Navigator and Touch Screen
1.
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From the Main menu, choose Music > Digital Music >
My Library > My Playlists.
2.
Select the play button next to the playlist you wish to play.
Remote Control LCD and LCD Keypad
1.
From the Main menu, choose Music > Playlist/Playlists.
2.
Scroll through the playlists.
3.
Highlight a playlist and press the Select button.
Play a CD Stored in a Changer
To access a CD stored in a connected CD/DVD changer:
1.
From the Main Menu, choose Music > Browse CD’s.
2.
Choose a filter option or browse all albums to select an
album or track to play.
NOTE: After selecting an album, if you select a second album,
it will not be queued to play after the first album but begin
playing immediately.
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Play a CD Loaded in a CD Player
1.
Load CDs into your CD player connected to the Control4
system.
2.
From the Main Menu, choose Music > CD Player.
3.
Use the on-screen controls or the buttons on the remote
control to control the CD player directly.
Add a CD to the CD Catalog using a CD Changer
NOTE: Your installer must have added at least one CD to your
system or you will not be able to add music.
If your system has at least one CD available in the Browse CDs music
option, you can add additional CDs to your system using an on-screen
navigator or a touch screen.
1.
From the Main menu, choose Music.
2.
Choose Browse CDs.
3.
Choose Add.
4.
In the list provided, choose the disc changer where the CD
is loaded.
5.
Select the slot the CD is loaded in.
6.
When prompted by the screen, enter the album title or
artist and select Search. The album will then be saved to
your list and can be browsed.
7.
Choose Save.
NOTE: This can be done from a touch screen or on-screen
device only. You cannot add a CD from an LCD keypad or a
remote control.
NOTE: You can also add CDs to your library and edit your
library using the Easy Importer program or ComposerME.
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Edit a Digital Playlist
1.
Load the playlist into the Now Playing list.
2.
To remove or edit the order of tracks, follow the instructions
in “Edit the Now Playing Queue”.
3.
To add tracks, add additional tracks to the Now Playing list.
4.
Save the new list with the old name.
Play Music from an iPod
Music stored on an iPod can be accessed in two ways, depending on
how your iPod was added to the system.
iPod connected through USB port
iPod connected through an iPort™ device (sold
separately)
iPods connected through a USB port are treated like any other music
storage device. Once the music stored there is scanned into the
system, you can access it from any interface device by choosing Music
> Digital Music > My Library (or Music > My Library).
iPods connected through an iPort™ device are handled a little
differently:
1.
After the iPort has been added to the system, play music
from the iPod by accessing the iPort device found among
your Music device options: Go to Music > iPort.
2.
In the graphical navigators (on-screen navigators or touch
screens) the iPort controls and options are a lot like those
found on the iPod itself. In the list navigator screens
(remote control LCD and LCD keypad), you can select the
iPort device and then use the basic controls (Pause, Play,
Next, Previous, FF, Rew).
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Use Zones
To view a list of all rooms in the home where music is currently playing
or to add, remove, or control any room’s audio, select Zones from the
Main music menu. When no music is playing in the entire system, only
the No Session option is listed. When a zone is playing music, you can
do the following:
Join current room to a session by selecting a session name.
Remove current room from a session.
Select other rooms in your system to send music to.
Control volume for or mute a zone or an individual room.
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Listen to Music from Rhapsody
Rhapsody is a subscription-based music service that gives you
unlimited access to a catalog of millions of full-length, CD-quality
tracks. You can listen to whatever you want, whenever you want, in any
room of your house through your Control4 system.
Control4 systems come with a free 30-day trial of Rhapsody.
The following pages include instructions on how to access and use
Rhapsody.
Try Rhapsody with a Free 30-day Trial
For a free Rhapsody trial account:
1.
Choose Music > Rhapsody.
2.
A screen will appear asking you whether you want to log in
or create a free trial account. Select Free 30-day Trial.
3.
You must agree to the user terms to activate your free trial
account.
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Create a Rhapsody Account
To create a Rhapsody account:
1.
From an Internet connection, go to
http://www.control4.com/rhapsody/.
2.
Select Join Now.
3.
Follow the directions given.
Once your account is set up, you may log into Rhapsody using
your Control4 system.
Log in to Rhapsody
To log in to Rhapsody (you only need to enter your Rhapsody
account information once):
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1.
From a touch screen or on-screen navigator, select Music
> Rhapsody.
2.
Choose Sign In.
3.
Select the blank field beside User Name. A keyboard
appears.
4.
Enter your user name.
5.
Select Done.
6.
Select the blank field beside Password. A keyboard
appears.
7.
Enter your password.
8.
Select Done.
9.
Choose Login.
Log out of Rhapsody
It is only necessary to log out of Rhapsody if you want to stop
using Rhapsody or want to switch user accounts.
1.
From a touch screen or on-screen navigator, select Music
> Rhapsody > My Account.
2.
Choose Log Out.
Play Music from Rhapsody (Create a Now Playing Queue
from Rhapsody)
1.
Choose Music > Rhapsody.
2.
Browse to a channel, playlist, or album. Or choose
Music > My Library and select a Rhapsody track that has
been saved to your system.
3.
Select an album or track.
4.
Choose Play.
5.
From the pop-up window that appears, select Play Now to
play the selection immediately, Append to Queue to add it
to the queue, or Cancel.
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Search for Music in Rhapsody
To search for music (on-screen navigators and touch screens
only):
1.
From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
2.
Choose Search.
3.
Under Search by, select a search category:
Artist
Keyword
Track
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Album
Composer
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4.
Enter a search term. As you enter your search term, an
automatic search will begin displaying results under Were
you looking for. . .
5.
If you see the result you want under Were you looking for.
. . , select it. Otherwise, finish entering your search term
and select Search.
6.
Select an artist or composer to view or play albums and
tracks or add the albums or tracks to your library.
View Recent Search History in Rhapsody
To view recent searches (on-screen navigators and touch
screens only):
1.
From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
2.
Choose Search.
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3.
The recent search history is displayed. The results are
sorted by Artist, Keyword, Track, Album, and Composer
searches.
4.
Use the scroll bar to view more searches by scrolling
down.
You can select one of the entries in search history to perform a
search on the selected item.
Create a Playlist
Saving the tracks in the current queue as a Rhapsody playlist
will create a new playlist in your Rhapsody library (accessible
online, as well) that includes all of the Rhapsody tracks (no
saved digital tracks) in the current queue.
On-screen navigators or touch screens only:
1.
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From the main Music menu, select Queue.
2.
Choose Save as Playlist. (Press Cancel to return to the
Queue screen.)
3.
Select Rhapsody Playlist. (Press Cancel to return to the
Save as Playlist screen.)
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4.
Name the Playlist.
5.
Select Done.
6.
The playlist is saved and can be accessed by going to
Music > Digital Music > My Library > My Playlists.
Play or Add a Playlist in Rhapsody
1.
From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
2.
Choose Playlist Central.
3.
Select one of the following categories:
Top Playlists (default selection)
Recent Playlists
Genres
Dynamic Playlists
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3.a Featured Playlists
4.
Select the Play button
or select
next to the list you wish to play
Add to save the playlist to My Playlists.
NOTE: When viewing an album, select the artist’s name to
view the artist’s available work.
Add Music to a Rhapsody Playlist
1.
2.
3.
To add music to a playlist, play the playlist.
Add music to the Now Playing Queue.
Save the updated list again with its old name.
Edit a Rhapsody Playlist
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Play the playlist you wish to edit.
5.
Select Save Changes.
From the main Music menu, select Queue.
Choose Edit List. . .
Reorder songs using the up/down arrows
delete using the delete button
.
or
Delete a Rhapsody Playlist
To delete a Rhapsody playlist (on-screen navigator or touch
screen only):
1.
From the main Music page, select My Library > My
Playlists.
2.
Select the delete button
to delete.
next to the playlist you want
Play a Channel
To play a channel:
1.
From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
2.
Select Channel Guide.
3.
Choose from the following
Top Channels: Play a top channel.
All Channels: Play or add a channel to your library.
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Genres: Play or add channels within a specific genre.
Choose from
Top Channels: Play top channels within the
genre.
All Channels: Play or add channels within the
genre to your library.
My Channels (on-screen navigator or touch screen
only): Play or add a channel to your library.
4.
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Select a channel and select the
+ button to add it to My
Channels or select the
button to play the channel.
View Music Charts in Rhapsody
To view music charts:
1.
From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
2.
Choose Music Guide.
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3.
From an on-screen navigator or touch screen:
Select Charts. (This is the default selection in Music
Guide.)
For an LCD keypad, skip to step 4.
4.
Choose from the following:
Top Artists: View the top twenty-five artists. (Select an
artist to view work by the artist.)
Top Albums: Play or add the top twenty-five albums to
your library. (Or select an album to play individual
tracks.)
Top Tracks: Play or add the top twenty-five tracks to
your library.
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View Genres in Rhapsody
To view music by genre:
1.
From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
2.
Choose Music Guide.
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3.
Select Genres.
4.
Choose from the displayed genres. (This will bring up a
new screen.)
5.
Play or add an album to your library.
Use Artist View in Rhapsody
To enter Artist view:
1.
Select an artist (from search results, album view,
Rhapsody lists, or Now Playing).
2.
Choose from the following:
Top Tracks (automatically selected): Play or add the
artist’s top tracks.
Top Albums: Play or add the artist’s top albums.
All Albums: Play or add all albums by the artist.
Artist Sampler: Play or add sample tracks by the
artist.
About the Artist: See a review of the artist.
Artist Channel: Play or add the artist’s channel to your
library.
Related Artists: View related artists.
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Use Album View
1.
Select an album (from search results, artist information,
Rhapsody lists, or Now Playing).
2.
Choose from the following:
Album Tracks
Album Review
Similar Albums
Play New Releases from Rhapsody
To view newly released albums:
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1.
From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
2.
Choose Music Guide.
3.
Select New Releases.
4.
Play or add an album.
Play Music Just Added to Rhapsody
To view music recently added to Rhapsody:
1.
From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
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2.
Choose Music Guide.
3.
Select Just Added.
4.
Play or add an album.
Play Exclusives from Rhapsody
To view music content exclusive to Rhapsody:
1.
From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
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2.
Choose Music Guide.
3.
Select Exclusives.
4.
Play or add an album.
Play Rhapsody Staff Picks
To view Rhapsody Staff Picks:
1.
From the main Music menu, select Rhapsody.
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2.
Choose Music Guide.
3.
Select Staff Picks.
4.
Play or add an album.
Watching TV
You can use any interface on the Control4 system to turn on and watch
TV (although the System Remote is usually the easiest).
screen—Lists all local
or other
broadcast
channels, such as
cable or satellite/
dish channels.
TV Devices—Lists
available TV
devices, including
local channels
and cable/
satellite/dish channels, in your current location.
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NOTE: If your system includes a Video Wall and a "center"
room in your system, then your TV will include a Video Wall
button, providing you with access to the Video Wall (from
10.5” touch screens only).
NOTE: Press and hold the TV button on the System Remote
to display the TV options on the monitor or TV.
Change Channels
You can change the TV channel a number of ways using the remote
control:
Press the
or
navigation button.
Press the Channel + or - button.
Enter a specific channel number on the keypad.
Choose a channel from the list in the LCD.
You can also change the channel from any touch screen by selecting
Television, choosing the television you wish to control, and choosing a
channel’s graphical button.
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Use a Video Wall (10.5" Touch Screens Only)
Your installer can create a Video Wall for you by installing multiple
televisions on a single wall. You’ll never be bored again. You can watch
more than one video source at a time. While you’ll only hear audio from
one at a time, you can use the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) feature for
all supported views. The system supports view swapping between
televisions or monitors.
To Use the Video Wall:
1.
From the Main Menu on a 10.5” touch screen, choose
TV > Video Wall.
Figure 3-1. Video Wall
2.
Press the Start button to start the television broadcasts on
all TVs in your video wall and to activate the playback
controls for your video wall.
NOTE: The audio is only provided for the program shown on
the center display.
Figure 3-2. Video Wall Activated
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3.
Choose Instant Replay to catch any action you missed on
either the left or right display.
4.
Choose Swap to change your video source between
displays, activating audio for any source shown in the
center screen.
Playing a Movie
Play a Video Stored in a Changer
To access a DVD stored in a connected DVD changer:
1.
From the Main Menu, choose Videos.
2.
From the options displayed, choose Browse/Browse
Library or Cover Art (on-screen devices or touch screens
only).
3.
Select a movie.
4.
Select the Play button.
NOTE: Press and hold the Video button on the system remote
to display the Video options on the monitor or TV.
Browse/Browse Library
The Control4 movie system makes it easy to find that
perfect title. With your videos organized in five categories,
you can debate which Russell Crowe flick fits your mood or
find the perfect cartoon to calm the kids down.
Movies/All
Genre
Director
Actor
Rating
NOTE: You can use the keypad on the remote to quickly jump
to movies in the list that begin with the corresponding letters on
the keypad.
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Cover Art (on-screen devices and touch screens only)
Choose Cover Art and then highlight a movie in the list. On
the system remote, press Select to view the movie details.
Press Select again to start the movie.
Play a Video Loaded in a Standard DVD Player or
VCR
Select the device using any Control4 interface, allowing you to control
your DVD player or VCR with the system remote.
Edit DVD Information
You can edit DVD information using an on-screen navigator or touch
screen.
To edit DVD information:
1.
From the Main menu, choose Videos >
Browse/Browse Library> Movies and then choose a movie
to display its cover art.
2.
Choose Select Movie to view details about this DVD.
3.
Select Edit and enter any changes as needed to Title,
Genre, or Rating.
Add a DVD to the DVD Catalog
NOTE: Your installer must have added at least one DVD to
your system or you will not be able to add movies.
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1.
If your system has Autoscan enabled, you can add
additional DVDs to your system using an on-screen
navigator or touch screen:
2.
From the Main menu, choose Videos.
3.
Choose Browse Movies.
4.
Choose Add.
5.
In the list provided, choose the DVD player where the DVD
is loaded.
6.
If prompted by the screen, complete the Title, Director,
Studio, and Genre fields. This information may have been
completed for you.
7.
Choose Save.
NOTE: This can be done from an on-screen navigator or touch
screen only. You cannot add a DVD from an LCD keypad or
remote control.
Controlling Comfort
You can control installed comfort devices using Control4 system
navigation devices. Supported comfort devices include ceiling fans,
motorized blinds, remote-controlled fireplaces, and thermostats.
Control Ceiling Fans, Blinds, and Fireplaces
Control ceiling fans, motorized blinds, remote-controlled fireplaces,
and similar comfort devices through any of the navigators:
1.
From the Main menu, choose Comfort.
2.
Choose a Comfort device.
3.
Use the interface displayed to control the device. Options
vary per supported device. For example, a ceiling fan may
have a High, Medium, Low, and Off setting, while a blind
may have an Open, Closed, Up, and Down setting.
The remainder of this section describes the specific comfort options
available for the Control4 Wireless Thermostat and how to use them
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through the Control4 navigation devices (instead of at the thermostat
controller itself).
Control Wireless Thermostat
Use any of the user interfaces to change comfort settings on the
Control4 Wireless Thermostat, as described in the following topics:
Change Thermostat Mode
Change Fan Settings
Change Hold Options
Program the Thermostat
Change Thermostat Mode
The Control4 Wireless Thermostat allows you to select the mode of
operation for the climate control system. Using modes can help with
efficiency.
Modes include:
Off Mode—The wireless thermostat does not make any
requests to the heating or cooling system.
Emergency Heat Mode—Option may not appear in your
menu. It depends on the installation and what is required
for your location.
Heat Mode—This mode uses the furnace exclusively,
leaving any installed cooling systems off.
Cool Mode—This mode uses both installed heating and
cooling systems, for example, during the spring and fall, to
warm or to cool your home based on the desired heating
and cooling points.
To change modes:
1.
From the Main Menu, select Comfort.
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2.
From the options that appear, select Thermostat (name
may vary; some navigation devices skip this step).
3.
From the Thermostat screen, select Mode.
4.
From the pull-down menu, select one of the mode options:
Off, Heat, Cool, or Auto.
The screen updates immediately to reflect the new mode
and set temperature.
Change Fan Settings
You can turn the fan on manually or set it to be
automatically controlled by the heating and/or cooling
system. When you turn on the fan manually, it stays on
through the programmed schedule, creating more
circulation. (The next pre-programmed time does not
overcome the change you made.) You can set the fan to:
On—Overrides settings and turns fan on until
manually turned off.
Auto— Allows heating and cooling system to control
fan usage as necessary to maintain the
temperature Heat Point or Cool Point.
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NOTE: The system displays the large fan icon in the upper
right corner whenever the fan is operating.
Change Hold Options
The Thermostat Hold options allow you to hold a desired
temperature setting, overriding the programmed schedule.
You can set the system to hold the temperature (1) until the
next programmed event, (2) for two hours, or (3)
permanently.
Hold Off—Cancels the current hold setting and prompts
the Wireless Thermostat to follow the programmed
schedule.
NOTE: The system automatically makes sure that the Heat
Point (the setting that turns the furnace on) is at least two
degrees lower than the Cool Point (the setting that turns the air
conditioning on). This keeps the two systems from competing
with each other.
Program the Thermostat
The Control4 Wireless Thermostat comes with a pre-programmed
schedule. To meet your individual needs, you can modify this preprogrammed schedule through the on-screen navigator or touch
screen interface. You can also program the wireless thermostat using
Composer Home Edition.
There are six program events per day for each day of the week.
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For each program event, you can activate an event, set a time, and set
unique set points for heat and cool. The default pre-programmed
schedule applies to every day of the week as follows:
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Awake:
Enabled
6:00 AM
Heat Point: 70
Cool Point: 78
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Leave:
Enabled
8:00 AM
Heat Point: 62
Cool Point: 85
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Return:
Enabled
6:00 PM
Heat Point: 70
Cool Point: 78
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Enabled
10:00 PM
Heat Point: 62
Cool Point: 82
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Custom 1:
Disabled
11:00 PM
Heat Point: 62
Cool Point: 85
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Custom 2:
Disabled
11:00 PM
Heat Point: 62
Cool Point: 85
Program the Thermostat using an On-Screen Navigator or
Touch Screen
1.
From the Main menu, select Comfort.
2.
Select Thermostat (name can vary and some navigation
options skip this step).
3.
On the Thermostat screen, select Program.
4.
From the Day Selection screen, select the day or set of
days you want to program.
Weekday (Monday through Friday)—Programs the
Wireless Thermostat for the 5-day week.
Weekend (Saturday and Sunday)—Programs the
Wireless Thermostat for the 2-day weekend.
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Mon through Sun (Monday through Sunday)—
Programs the Wireless Thermostat for individual
days.
New schedule changes automatically override any
conflicting existing schedule.
5.
For the day (or set of days) you selected, program these
six events as needed, beginning with Awake: Awake,
Leave, Return, Sleep, Custom 1 and Custom 2.
When you chose a day (or set of days), a
programming wizard displays the Awake event
screen (like the example below). This is the first of six
screens you can choose to edit. You can edit the
Awake program event or select Next one or more
times to skip to another program event (such as
Leave).
NOTE: The program event you are programming appears in
the upper-left corner of your screen next to the selected day. To
continue to the next program event, select Next (in the lowerright corner of your screen).
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6.
To edit the program event currently displayed (such as
Awake) for the day(s) selected (such as Weekday), do the
following:
Select Enable to make this program event active.
Set a time for this program event.
Set a Heat Point and a Cool Point for this program
event.
7.
If you want to edit another program event (Leave, Return,
Sleep, Custom 1 or Custom 2), select Next one or more
times until the event appears on the screen (as shown),
then repeat. If you are done programming events, select
Done to save your changes and exit the programming
wizard.
Changing Locations
Have you ever gone to bed and then noticed the sound of the TV
coming from an unoccupied room? With a Control4 system you don't
need to be in a room to control devices in that room. No matter what
your physical location in the house, you can simply change to the room
to be controlled by changing the current location in your navigation.
Choose Location to view all rooms currently available for control by
your device within the house (such as the remote control or a touch
screen). You may then select devices within that room. For example,
under Location, you might choose Family Room. Then select Music,
and then Browse CDs on the CD changer within the Family Room.
When using the LCD keypad or the remote control, go to House >
Location to change rooms.
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Controlling Lighting
Access the Lighting Options
1.
Choose the room you wish to control.
2.
From the Main menu, select Lights.
The lighting options for the selected location are displayed,
including Lights and Lighting Scenes.
Control Your Lights
You can use any Control4 interface to control the lights in your home.
1.
On the Lighting Options screen, choose Lights.
2.
For Light Switches, select the switch to turn it On or Off.
3.
For Light Dimmers and Dimmable Loads:
For incremental changes: Select the light or load and
then move the slider up or down. On-screen users
may alternatively choose to use the remote control
buttons or keypad numbers to ramp the setting
up and down. LCD keypad users may use the Scroll
buttons.
Dial or the
For 100% on or off: Press Toggle to switch between
100% on or off (0%).
4.
When finished, select Back.
Create a Lighting Scene
Lighting scenes can be created using a touch screen for a variety of
personalized settings. You can create a scene for a room, a floor, or an
entire home.
1.
On the Lighting Options screen, choose Light Scenes.
2.
Select New Scene to create a scene using the scenebuilding options:
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Add or remove lighting loads from this scene:
Highlight a load and then use the left or right arrow to
add or remove them. When done, select Finished.
Set individual load levels (touch, touch and drag, or
touch and hold as needed).
Name the scene: Press in the text-entry box and
then use the on-screen keyboard to enter a name for
the scene.
Select Save and then choose Execute to activate the
scene.
Activate a Lighting Scene
To activate a lighting scene from a mini touch screen, remote, or LCD
keypad:
1.
On the Lights screen, select Lighting Scenes/Light
Scenes.
2.
Highlight the scene you want to activate.
3.
Press Execute Scene/Select/the Select Dial.
4.
When finished, select Back.
To activate a lighting scene from a 10.5” touch screen:
1.
On the Lights screen, select the scene you want to
activate.
2.
When finished, select Back.
To activate a lighting scene from an on-screen navigator:
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1.
On the Lights screen, highlight the scene you want to
activate.
2.
Press Select.
3.
When finished, select Back.
Monitoring the House Security
House system options include security and communication features,
including status information on contact switches (such as those found
on doors, windows, door locks, motion sensors, cameras, and
sprinklers.)
View Contact Switches or Relay
From the Main menu, choose House to view the status of any installed
contact or relay (as shown here on a mini touch screen).
Arm or Disarm Security Panels
If your home security system is integrated with your Control4 system,
you can use an on-screen navigator or touch screen to control your
security system. To view security system status or to arm or disarm the
security panel, do the following:
1.
From the Main menu, choose House > Security System.
2.
Control the security system by using the provided buttons
to arm and disarm or by using the keypad interface (if
available for your security system).
NOTE: Your Control4 dealer can configure security system
zones to show up on the navigator interface for your visual
reference and to create programming events. For example,
when the front door (security system zone) opens at night, you
can have programming turn on the porch lights.
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Use Security Cameras
Access on-screen controls for IP security cameras using any of the
graphical navigators (on-screen navigator or touch screen):
1.
From the Main menu, choose House > Cameras.
2.
From the grid summary that appears, select a camera to
display the on-screen controls.
3.
Control the camera from the Small View (the default view)
or choose the Full View. Controls vary per camera. Typical
controls are
Pan
Tilt
Zoom
Presets
NOTE: Not all cameras can be controlled using these
functions. Whether a camera can be controlled using these
functions depends on the model of the camera configured in
your system.
Adjusting Pool Settings
The pool settings available will depend on which pool controller you are
using and what additional pool relays are in your system. To view the
pool controls, select House and choose Pool.
Pool Control Basics
The navigation device allows control of the following:
Pool heat
Spa heat
Air heat
Under each of these categories, select one of the following types of
heating:
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None
Heater
Solar
Use the up and down arrows to adjust the temperature settings.
Adding or Hiding Relays
The default relays available are Filter Pump and Spa Heat. You or your
installer can add additional relays (up to 31 relays total; called auxiliary
circuits) through Composer. You can also rename relays using
Composer.
NOTE: Use Composer to hide controls not available on your
pool controller.
Changing System Information
System information can be viewed or edited on the navigation device
you are using. The device displays its system information, including
software versions, current Director IP address, Network addresses,
and screen savers.
Access the Info Screen
On-Screen Navigator or Touch Screen
1.
From the Main menu, select Info.
2.
Select the desired Info option.
About—Provides system information, such as
Navigation version, Director IP, and Director version.
Director—Provides a list of all home network
instances of Director, including the IP address for the
controller (such as Media Controller).
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Network/Wireless—Provides wireless network
information, such as the IP address, the MAC
address, and the DNS server.
Config—Provides preference settings for
Screensaver, Default, Disable View. Touch screens
also have a Backlight setting option.
LCD Keypad
1.
From the Main menu, select Info.
2.
On the Info screen, view the software version, the date,
and the time, or select Config to bring up the following
menu:
Contrast—Set the LCD screen contrast.
Brightness—Set the LCD screen brightness.
Sleep Brightness—Adjust the LCD screen brightness
for sleep.
Sleep Time—Set the time at which the LCD screen
should adjust brightness for sleep.
About—View EUID, channel, and firmware
information.
System Remote Control
1.
From the Main menu, select Info.
2.
Select one of the following:
Help—Select for access to the AV Help Wizard, AV
Device Control, and Programmable Buttons.
Config—Use to set brightness, contrast, and
backlight, check battery level, and view the product
number and MAC number.
About—View the software version, the date, and the
time.
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Connect to a Director
To access your system, you must be connected to a Director. To
connect to a Director (or to change Directors in order to switch the
system your Navigators are accessing), do the following:
1.
From the Main menu, select Info.
The Info options bar or list is displayed.
2.
From the Info options, choose the Director button. The
Connect to a Director screen appears.
3.
In the Connect to a Director list of IP addresses, highlight
your controller's IP address and select Connect.
View or Change Network Settings
From the Network Settings screen, you can view or change IP address
settings, DNS server settings, or wireless settings.
NOTE: The default IP configuration is DHCP Client. This
default setting assumes that your network system has a device
serving as the DHCP Server, such as a network gateway,
switch, or router. If there is not a DHCP server in the network,
you will need to choose another option.
To view or change the network IP settings, do the following:
1.
From the Info options, choose the Network button. The
Network screen is displayed.
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2.
On the Network screen, choose the IP Address button.
The IP Settings screen is displayed.
3.
On the IP Settings screen:
Either accept the DHCP default (for
dynamic IP addresses) or use the
arrows and Select button to choose
Assigned (for static IP address).
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4.
If you chose Assigned, use the
arrows and Select button to enter
the IP Address for this device in the
keypad provided, and then press
OK.
5.
Choose OK to return to the Network screen.
6.
To exit the Network screen, choose the Back button.
Allow Your Dealer to Remotely Access Your System
If your dealer has requested access to your system from
my.control4.com, do the following to have your controller check in once
every 24 hours to give the dealer access:
1.
Go to Info > Remote Access > Service Connection.
2.
Select Check In.
Set Screen Saver Options
1.
From the Info options, select Config.
2.
On the Config screen, select the Screen Saver button. The
Screen Saver screen is displayed.
3.
Select a Screen Saver option from the list.
4.
Select a Turn on After time setting from the list.
5.
Preview the screen saver by selecting Preview.
6.
Exit the Screen Saver screen by selecting Back.
Set Default Location
1.
From the Info options, select Config.
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2.
On the Config screen, select the Default. The Default
screen is displayed.
3.
Select a Default Location and View from the list.
4.
(Touch Screens only) Select a Show View option from the
list.
5.
Choose a Reset to default option from the list. Options
include:
After Screensaver
After Suspend
Specific times, ranging from 15 seconds to 1 hour
6.
To exit the Default screen, select Back.
NOTE: When a view is locked, you cannot change that setting
unless you know the passcode. Your installer may have chosen
to lock one or more settings.
Enable or Disable Viewing Options
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1.
From the Info options, select
Config.
2.
On the Config screen, select
Disable View.
3.
If the Disable View setting is
passcode-protected:
On the Disable View screen, select one or more views to
lock (or deselect views to unlock), and then select Back.
Using Control4 Internet Services
Control4 makes it easy to access your home systems from anywhere
in the world through your favorite web browser. Do you think you left the
lights on? With your 4Sight account you can securely view your system
and make any necessary adjustments, like turning those lights off.
Access Web Navigator
If you are already logged into My.Control4.com, from the
My Account tab, choose Web Navigator (on the left). If you
have successfully connected a controller, Web Navigator
(the user interface) opens.
If you are not currently logged into My.Control4.com, log in
now. Web Navigator opens automatically.
The Overview page in Web Navigator is selected by
default.
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View Entire System at a Glance
Using the scroll bar on the right, you can navigate the
Overview page, which shows all installed components
grouped by systems. The status of each component is
indicated by its displayed icon. For example, in a system
that has lights, contacts, and relays, here are some of the
status icons you might see:
Hall Light - Off
Bedroom Light - On
Front Door - Closed
Back Door - Opened
Family Room Fireplace - Off
Bedroom Fireplace - On
View or Change Lighting
1.
At the top of the page, click Lighting.
2.
Under Lighting Controls, the lighting status icons are
displayed along with a slider bar. To change a setting:
To turn a light on, click the right end of the slider bar.
To turn a light off, click the left end of the slider bar.
To set a dimming level, click and drag the slider to the
percentage desired.
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NOTE: Supported Switch settings are on and off only.
Dimming levels apply only to dimmers.
Check or Change Security Settings
NOTE: .The Security interface displayed depends on the
installed security system. Use the steps provided here as a
guideline for exploring your model-specific security options.
1.
At the top of the page, click Security.
2.
Click Toggle: Keypad slide-down tab to obtain modelspecific instructions or options. For example, some users
are prompted at this point to enter a security code and click
OK in order to view their model-specific interface.
3.
In your model-specific interface, click an option on the
screen to select the option (like an option at the LCD of the
local security panel). For example, the following screen
provides the options Stay, Away, Arm with Code, and
Disarm with Code (among other options). The text in this
example (Ready to Arm) is the same text viewable on the
LCD of the local security panel.
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View or Change Thermostat
1.
At the top of the page, click Climate.
2.
Under Thermostat Controls:
View current temperature, set points, mode status, and fan
status.
Change Set Heat point by clicking the + or - symbols.
Change Set Cool point by clicking the + or - symbols.
Change Mode by clicking Auto, Heat, Cool, or Off options.
Set Fan to Auto or On.
NOTE: On the Control4 Thermostat, a Hold: Permanent tab is
available that when clicked provides a variety of Hold options
(shown here).
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View Sensors or Motors
1.
At the top of the page, click Sensors and Motorization.
2.
Under Sensor Status, you can view individual sensor
status.
3.
Under Motorization Status, you can view or change the
motorization status. To open or close a relay, click the
relay's icon.
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Setting Up a Custom Screen Saver
The Custom screen saver option allows users to mix and match
available screen saver options, including opting to use stored photos.
NOTE: Screensavers are available only for on-screen
navigators and touch screens.
To set up a custom screen saver:
1.
From the main menu, select Info > Config > Screen Saver.
2.
Enable the Custom option.
3.
Select settings. Choose from the following display options:
Media
Time
Date
Temp
Photo
Shuffle (photo)
Change photos . . . Every
4.
After selecting the attributes of your custom screen saver,
choose Done.
NOTE: Your Control4 authorized installer can set the screen
savers to go dark at night (Go To Bed mode) or at another time
that is convenient for you but to show photos during the day.
Contact your installer for more information.
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Setting Up a Wakeup Scene
You can use a touch screen or on-screen navigator to set up a wakeup
scene.
NOTE: Using the remote control or LCD keypad, you can now
configure Wakeup events (like an alarm clock), much like the
Wakeup option already found in the graphical Navigators
(Comfort > Wakeup).
If this option appears in your list of Comfort options, you can set alarm
clock-like settings:
1.
On the Comfort screen, choose the Wakeup button.
2.
Select the on/off button.
3.
Set the wakeup time in the drop-down list
4.
Choose a Wakeup option from the dropdown list.
Typically there is only one wakeup scene (a playlist with or
without lights, etc.). You can modify this setting with Composer
Home Edition.
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Using Additional Custom Options
Additional custom options are available for your system. These include
announcement agents and programmable buttons. Ask your installer to
set up any of these options that interest you.
Announcement Agents
The announcement agent displays a textual message on your
navigators or plays a sound clip. You can use the announcement agent
to be notified when someone rings your doorbell or to let your family
know that dinner is ready with the press of a button.
Customizeable Buttons
Many of the devices in your project, including touch screens and
remote controls, have programmable buttons. Your installer can set
these buttons up to activate a lighting scene, turn on a playlist, adjust
the temperature, or send an announcement, among other things.
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CHAPTER
4
Frequently Asked
Questions
This chapter addressed questions frequently asked by new users.
Do I have to use my TV as the interface to select music, listen to the
radio, control my lights, etc.?
No. Your TV interface is just one of a variety of interfaces you
can use with your Control4 system. You can also use the LCD
navigator on your Control4 System Remote (included) to control
all of the automated functions in your home! You can also
purchase Control4 Touch Screens to install in your wall or sit on
your night stand or coffee table.
Do I need to point the Control4 System Remote Control at the TV?
No. Your remote control uses a wireless communication
standard to give you ultimate flexibility and enable you to use
the remote from up to 50 feet away from your Control4 system!
Can I use my Rhapsody account on my Control4 system and on my PC
or my portable player?
Yes. Once you sign up for Rhapsody, your account can be used
on your PC and for your portable music player that supports
Rhapsody, as well as for your Control4 system.
How many streams from Rhapsody can I have going at once?
Rhapsody allows three simultaneous streams to be used.
What happens if my Rhapsody account expires?
You will no longer be able to use Rhapsody on your Control4
system and will be prompted to renew your account. After it is
renewed, Rhapsody will begin working again as before.
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Can I listen to the music on my MP3 player or USB hard drive with my
Control4 system?
Yes. If you have music in digital format on your MP3 player or
USB hard drive, you can plug it into the USB port on your
Controller, scan your music and stream it to any room in your
house. You can use Control4's Composer Media Edition (sold
separately) to scan your music and import album cover art and
information for your entire music collection.
How do I add lamps and other appliances to my Control4 System?
By using the Control4 Outlet Switch or Dimmer, you can add
stand-alone lamps and appliances (curling irons, coffee pots,
etc.) to your Control4 system. These devices allow you to turn
your appliances on or off at certain times of the day
automatically, or add your stand-alone lamps to your existing
lighting scenarios.
How do I change the color of the LEDs on my Control4 Dimmers &
Switches?
Please contact your Control4 dealer for information on custom
programming of your Control4 system.
Why are some of the icons on the display grayed out?
Features that are grayed out on your on-screen or touch screen
interfaces are not currently setup on your Control4 system.
Contact your Control4 dealer to add cool new features to your
Control4 system!
Who should I call if I have a problem?
Support for Control4 products is provided by the dealer that
installed your Control4 system. Visit www.control4.com to find
the Control4 dealer closest to you.
For more information about Control4 products and services, please
visit www.control4.com.
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Index
Symbols
"4" Button 6, 11
Numerics
2-, 3-, and 6-Button Keypads 5
4Sight 93
4Sight Internet Services
Basics 15
4Sight Services 5
7" Touch Screen 7
Shortcut and Programmable Buttons 8
A
Activate a Lighting Scene 84
Add a CD to the CD Catalog 42
Add a CD using a CD Changer 42
Add a DVD to the DVD Catalog 75
Add Music 42
Add or Remove Lighting Loads from a Scene 84
Adjusting Pool Settings 86
Announcement Agents 100
Auto 78
AV Device Control 88
AV Help Wizard 88
B
Blinds 76
Browse/Browse Library 30, 74
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C
Ceiling Fans 76
Change Channels 72
Change Fan Settings 78
Change Hold Options 79
Change Thermostat Mode 77
Changing Locations 82
Contact Information 102
Contact Switches 85
Control Blinds 76
Control Ceiling Fans 76
Control Fireplaces 76
Control Wireless Thermostat 77
Change Fan Settings 78
Auto 78
On 78
Change Hold Options 79
Change Thermostat Mode 77
Emergency Heat Mode 77
Heat Mode 77
Off Mode 77
Change Thermostat Mode Cool Mode 77
Control4 2
Control4 System Basics 1
Room-based Control System 1
Sub-Systems 2
Controlling Lighting 83
Access the Lighting Options 83
Activate a Lighting Scene 84
Control Your Lights 83
Create a Lighting Scene 83
Add or Remove Lighting Loads 84
Name the Scene 84
Cool Mode 77
Cover Art 75
Create a Lighting Scene 83
Create a Now Playing Queue 33
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Rhapsody 47
Custom Buttons
10.5" Touch Screen 8
Custom Options 100
Customizable Buttons 5
Customizeable Buttons 100
D
Dimmers
Changing LED Color 102
DVD, Add to Catalog 75
E
Edit 30
Edit an MP3 Playlist 43
Edit CD Information 43
Edit DVD Information 75
Emergency Heat Mode 77
F
Fireplaces 76
First Button Press 11
Frequently Asked Questions 101
G
Getting Started 1
Grayed-Out Icons on Display 102
H
Heat Mode 77
Help 102
System Remote Control 88
I
Interface Devices 3
105
2-, 3-, and 6-Button Keypads 5
4Sight Services—Web Navigator 5
LCD Keypad 5
On-Screen Navigator 4
System Remote Control 3
Touch Screens 4
Interface Selection 101
Interfaces Overview 3
L
Lamps 102
LCD 11
LCD Button 11
LCD Keypad 5
About 9
Selection Buttons 9
Selection Dial 9
Shortcut Button 9
Basics 9
About
Troubleshooting 9
Controlling a Tuner 20
Lighting
Activate a Lighting Scene 84
Adding Appliances 102
Adding Lamps 102
Change 94
View 94
Lighting Scene 84
M
Mini Touch Screen 7
Modes 11
Device-Control Mode 11
LCD Navigator Mode 11
On-Screen Navigator Mode 11
Monitoring the House Security 85
106
Motors
View 97
Music
Using a USB Hard Drive 102
Using an MP3 Player 102
Music Options Menu 21
N
Name a Lighting Scene 84
Network Settings
View or Change 89
Now Playing Dashboard 32
Now Playing Display 32
O
Off Button 11
Off Mode 77
On 78
One-Touch Action 11
On-Screen Navigator 4
Basics 6
Main Menu 6
Controlling a Tuner 19
Info Screen 87
Other Radio Options 19
P
Play a CD Loaded in a CD Player 42
Play a CD Store in a Changer 41
Play a Saved MP3 Playlist 40
On-Screen Navigator or Touch Screens 40
Play a Video Stored in a Changer 74
Browse/Browse Library 74
Cover Art 75
Play Music
Edit an MP3 Playlist 43
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Edit CD Information 43
Edit the Now Playing Queue 36
Browse/Browse Library 30
Edit 30
Shuffle 30
Play a CD Loaded in a CD Player 42
Play a CD Stored in a Changer 41
Play a Saved Album or Track
Create a Now Playing Queue 33
Play a Saved MP3 Playlist 40
LCD Keypad 41
System Remote Control LCD 41
Play Music from an iPod 43
Rhapsody 47
Play Music from an iPod 43
Playing a Movie 74
Play a Video Stored in a Changer 74
Playing Music
Music Options Menu 21
Playing the Radio 18
About the Radio Options 19
Other Radio Devices 19
Stations Screen 19
Tuners 19
Control a Tuner 19
LCD Keypad 20
On-Screen Navigator 19
System Remote Control 20
Touch Screens 20
Play a Station 19
Pool Control
Adding or Hiding Relays 87
Basics 86
Adjust Temperature 87
Air Heat 86
Pool Heat 86
Spa Heat 86
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Types of Heating 86
Program the Thermostat 79
Using On-Screen Navigator or Touch Screen 80
Programmable Buttons 88
10.5" Touch Screen 8
Programmable Sub-System Buttons 12
R
Radio 18
Radio Options 19
Relay 85
Remote Access 91
Check In 91
Rhapsody 24, 45
Add Music to a Playlist 56
Album View 64
Artist View 63
Create a Now Playing Queue 47
Create a Playlist 52
Create Account 46
Delete a Playlist 57
Free 30-day Trial 45
Genres 61
Just Added 65
Log in 46
Log out 47
New Releases 64
Play a Channel 57
Play Music from 47
Play or Add a Playlist 55
Playlist, Create a 52
Playlist, Play or Add 55
Search for Music 48
Staff Picks 69
View Music Charts 59
View Recent Search History 51
Rhapsody Account
109
Create 46
Room-based Control System 1
S
Security Cameras 86
Security Settings
Change 95
Check 95
Selection Buttons 9
Selection Dial 9
Sensors
View 97
Setting Up a Custom Screen Saver 98
Setting Up a Wakeup Scene 99
Shortcut Button 9
Shuffle 30
Stations Screen 19
Subsequent Button Presses 12
Sub-System Buttons as Shortcuts 11
First Button Press 11
One-Touch Action 11
Subsequent Button Presses 12
Sub-Systems 2
Comfort 2
House 2
Info 2
Lights 2
Music 2
Radio 2
TV 2
Videos 2
Support 102
Switches
Changing LED Color 102
System Activities 17
System Information
Change 87
110
Access the Info Screen 87
About 87
Director 87
LCD Keypad 88
About 88
Brightness 88
Contrast 88
Sleep Brightness 88
Sleep Time 88
Network 88
On-Screen Navigator 87
System Remote Control 88
About 88
Config 88
Help 88
Touch Screen 87
Connect to a Director 88, 89
Enable or Disable Viewing Options 92
Set Default Location 91
Set Screen Saver Options 91
View or Change Network Settings 89
System Overview 1
Basics 1
Room-based Control System 1
Sub-Systems 2
System Remote Control 3
Basics 10
Features
"4" Button 11
LCD 11
LCD Button 11
Off Button 11
Programmable Sub-System Buttons 12
Sub-System Buttons as Shortcuts 11
First Button Press 11
One-Touch Action 11
Subsequent Button Presses 12
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View Part Number or MAC Address 13
Modes 11
Device-Control Mode 11
LCD Navigator Mode 11
On-Screen Navigator Mode 11
Set LCD Preferences 13
Controlling a Tuner 20
Info Screen 88
System Remote Control Part Number or MAC Address 13
System Remote Control Use 101
T
Thermostat
Change 96
View 96
Touch Screen 4
10.5" Touch Screen
Use a Video Wall 73
Basics 7
10.5" Touch Screen
Programmable Buttons 8
Main Menu 7
Volume Control 7
Info Screen 87
Touch Screens
7" Touch Screen 7
Shortcut and Programmable Buttons 8
Controlling a Tuner 20
Mini Touch Screen 7
Tuners 19
TV 101
TV Devices 71
U
Use a Video Wall 73
Use Security Cameras 86
Using 4Sight Internet Services 93
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Access Web Navigator 93
Check or Change Security Settings 95
View Entire System at a Glance 94
View or Change Lighting 94
View or Change Thermostat 96
View Sensors or Motors 97
Using Additional Custom Options 100
Using the System Remote Control 101
Using Zones 44
V
View Contact Switches or Relay 85
Volume Control
Touch Screen 7
W
Wakeup Scene 99
Watching TV 71
Change Channels 72
TV Devices 71
Use a Video Wall 73
Web Navigator 5
Wireless Thermostat 77
Z
Zones 44
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